KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- MG Cloud EV to be called MG Windsor in India
- MG Motors reveals the new moniker
- Expected claimed range of up to 460 km on a single charge
The upcoming EV from MG, which was until this point was being called the MG Cloud EV, is now rechristened for the Indian market as the MG Windsor EV. This development comes with the latest trademark filing by the brand and now the official confirmation has cleared off all the dust. Let's look at everything that this upcoming EV has to offer, but before that, make sure to join our 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel, specifically curated for all the avid petrolheads with extensive coverage of the latest news and insights from the automotive space.
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MG Cloud EV Will Be MG Windsor In India
The MG Cloud EV, which is the upcoming EV from the brand, has been spotted on multiple occasions under testing and is getting a new name for India. This EV is called the MG Cloud internationally, and in its latest teaser for India, MG asks the viewers to decode the jumbled-up letter to find the name of its upcoming EV. The brand has now officially revealed the new MG Windsor moniker for the Indian market.
As for the exterior design, the MG Windsor EV gets a distinctive styling with a connected lightbar spanning the bonnet with an oval-shaped headlamp unit placed on the lower front bumper. Along the sides, you can notice smoother contours and free-flowing aesthetics without any sharp cuts and creases. You can notice the expansive glass area along with flush door handles.
The rear profile of this upcoming EV showcases a minimalist yet modern design approach. A polished chrome strip elegantly traces the shoulder line, creating a refined separation between the body and window line with a touch of sophistication. The tail lights are connected through an LED bar across the entire tailgate. However, the Indian version might include some key adjustments to adhere to local laws and market preferences.
MG Windsor EV: Interior And Features
While the cabin has not been spied for the Indian spec model, we expect it to be the same as the international version. The exterior minimalist design philosophy extends into the cabin with an array of modern features. You'll find a centrally placed big infotainment touchscreen, a wireless charger, dual-zone automatic climate control, ventilated seats, and a fully digital instrument cluster, and much more. Additionally, the LingOS 2.0 ecological cockpit tech could be incorporated along with 6 airbags, a 360-degree camera, level-2 ADAS safety suite, among other advanced safety features.
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MG Windsor EV: Battery And Range Details
Globally, the MG Windsor (Cloud EV) comes with a 50.6 kWh battery and a front-mounted single electric motor that produces 136 PS power and 200 Nm of torque. It offers an impressive range of 460 km based on CLTC standards. In some markets, there is another variant with a smaller 37.9 kWh battery pack that is good for 360 km. It also supports DC fast charging, allowing the 50.6 kWh battery to go from 30% to 100% in just 30 minutes.. When charging at home, the AC charger takes roughly 7 hours to charge from 20% to 100%. However, the specs and battery info are still unknown for the Indian model.
Expected to hover around the Rs. 20 lakh mark, it will rival the likes of the Tata Nexon EV, the upcoming Hyundai Creta EV, and others in the same price bracket. It is expected to launch towards the end of 2024.
Verdict
The MG Windsor EV will make MG's electric portfolio even stronger than it currently is. After ZS EV, Comet, this will help it place as a prominent EV player in the segment. However, the pricing will be the deciding factor as to how the market responds and accomodates it to what extent.
